Genuine Barn Find! Help/Advice required.

[mattbibbey]

All the pictures I took of my car in situe where it was found are on my pictures under my name where it says My Z Photos

[KDMatt]

I must opine and say that I'm also enjoying the green color -- very unique. Who knows, perhaps once you get her cleaned off it may not look so bad... perhaps a bit of wet-sanding and buffing will make it look presentable again?

Fantastic find my friend, welcome to the madness. :stupid:

[J Shara]

yea thats my 73 all the way in maryland, you should post some more pictures of your z once shes freed from her "tomb"

[mattbibbey]

Will do! I'm picking her up on tuesday the 25th so expect to see some pictures of her first jouney in 23 years( all be it on the back of a trailer! haha) Can't wait to see what state she's actually in, when i looked at it in situe, all the wheels were flat so couldn't see any of the underside at all! Hopefully there won't be any horrendous surprises!

Thanks to you all for your interest and comments, it's really great.

Matt

[mattbibbey]

where is the best place to get spark plugs from? Are they different to normal ones that i can get in my local halfords?

[MikeW]

Halfords (online anyhow) at least carry NGK brand spark plugs which seem to be the favourite amongst enthusiasts. The proper number is BP6ES. I don't see that particular number on their site but the numbers may be different in the UK. However, I suspect that new plugs will be a minor concern compared to everything else you'll need to look at.

Edit: it looks like they might be also called number 807 but I only see them in 4 packs. You obviously will want at least 6.

Edited August 16, 2009 by MikeW

[mattbibbey]

Well! There's good news! The chap I bought the car from has just told me that he's been turning the engine over once a week for the last twenty years! It turns over with no problems or sounds now but doesn't start. I figured with it turning over that's 80% done on getting the engine running . Fear not, nothing will be rushed and all will be done correctly so not to cause any damage.

I'm picking the car up tuesday week, I borrowed a trailer from my OC ( officer commanding, I'm in the army) so a small trip out to look forward to!

[MikeW]

That's awesome. I'm ashamed to admit that I haven't started mine in several months. We all anxiously await your findings.

[mattbibbey]

So, engine turns but doesn't start. Remove a plug and there's no spark. What do I need to do/replace?

[mattbibbey]

Also, i've bought a new set of NGK spark plugs. Only cost me £9 delivered!!

[Zs-ondabrain]

After all this time, I'd say New Plugs, wires, cap, rotor and condensor. All easily replaced parts and won't blow the wallet up in the process.

Dump the old oil and filter for new 10/30 weight and a decent FRAM oil filter? or what ever is common in the UK. Dump the old fuel and clear the fuel lines and clean out the float bowls then replace the fuel filter. Fill the tank only 1/2 way (about 6 gallons) with mid to super grade. THEN try and start her up. (Adding about 2 ounces of fuel to each float bowl will decrease the starting (cranking) time. If your spark and all is good. Check the Coil as well.

Not sure of the history of the car thus far, but doing the above definately Won't hurt the car.

Dave

Edited August 22, 2009 by Zs-ondabrain

[mattbibbey]

Thanks very much! Will i need to replace the fuel tank? I suppose it'll have lots of crap in the bottom.